Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturingin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
20 February 2007
Industry Code : 31122
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: wet milling corn and vegetables; crushing oilseeds and tree nuts; refining and/or blending vegetable oils; manufacturing shortening and margarine; and blending purchased animal fats with vegetable fats. Definitions of some key products: Starch is a natural nutrient carbohydrate that is derived from a variety of plants (e.g. corn, potatoes, rice, and wheat). It is usually prepared as a powder and is chiefly used in food production. Lard is the white solid or semisolid rendered fat of a hog. It is usually of internal fat of the abdomen that has been melted and strained. Tallow refers to hard fat typically rendered from cattle, horses or sheep. It is commonly used in food or to make candles, lubricants, soap, and leather dressing.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Consumer products - margarine |
| - | Consumer products - cooking oils |
| - | Oilseed crushing and refining |
| - | Consumer products - salad dressing |
| - | Starch products | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Cotton linters manufacturing |
| - | Starch manufacturing |
| - | Deodorized vegetable oil manufacturing |
| - | Edible oils or fats, blending manufacturing |
| - | Lard, refined, manufacturing |
| - | Margarine manufacturing |
| - | Tallow, refined, manufacturing |
| - | Vegetable oil, meal or cake manufacturing | |
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